Phrasal Verbs
(of a machine, tool, etc.) to stop working The engines shut off automatically in an emergency. See related entries: How machines work
- 1to stop a machine, tool, etc. from working I wish someone would shut off that car alarm. See related entries: How machines work
- 2to stop a supply of gas, water, etc. from flowing or reaching a place A valve immediately shuts off the gas when the lid is closed.
